Cohort 10 - Autumn 2026
The DfE application window for Cohort 10 officially opens on the 23rd June 2026.
This is the only Cohort for the 26/27 academic year.
If you or a member of your team would like to register your interest in undertaking an NPQ, or take advantage of the new Excellence in Reception Teaching National Professional Development course please complete this short form and we will direct you to your nearest cohort.
NPQ / NPD Funding
All schools can access the following programmes fully funded (whilst scholarship funding is available):
- NPQ SENCO
- NPQ Headship
- NPQ Senior Leadership
- NPQ Early Years Leadership (also available fully funded to all registered childcare providers, including PVIs and childminders).
- Early Headship Coaching Offer
- NPD Excellence in Reception Teaching
For schools who are eligible under PP50, all NPQ programmes are funded.